seizing the moment aprovechando el momento

Seizing the moment

A moment of my life I do not plan on re-living (at least anytime soon) is when I pulled an all-nighter to drive home from the city after a hectic weekend a month ago. ItContinue reading

The art of comforting El arte de consolar

The art of comforting

Comforting, in general, has never been my strongest suit—not because I don’t care but because of my fear of saying or doing wrong. When I was a nursing student in college, our professors used toContinue reading

new year new goals nuevo año nuevas metas

New year, new goals

It’s the beginning of a new year! We are at the start of a new book, with blank, crispy pages, fresh smell, and all; how exciting, right?! Last year was a year of new, beautifulContinue reading

Aprendiendo a decir adiós Learning to say goodbye

Learning to say goodbye

Saying goodbye is never easy. My eldest brother was getting ready to start college when I was six. On a family trip to the border between Panama and Costa Rica, my dad tried to convinceContinue reading

Silent night Noche de paz

Silent night

It was not a silent night at the inn. It was actually very hectic. I even dare say it was the most hectic of the season! There was a census going on, and you canContinue reading

Ten virgins, three lessons Diez vírgenes, tres lecciones

Ten virgins, three lessons

The parable of the ten virgins from Matthew 25 is one I’ve always had a hard time with. Growing up, I used to feel bad for the five careless virgins (and to some degree identified).Continue reading

A reason to give thanks Una razón para agradecer

A reason to give thanks

To give thanks to God is to worship Him. If you ask me what my favorite Holiday is, I will tell you without thinking twice that it’s Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite Holiday not just becauseContinue reading

Growing pumpkins Cultivando calabazas

Growing pumpkins

I decided to grow pumpkins at home a couple of months ago. I felt beyond excited when I first saw the little sprouts coming out! The pumpkin plants were growing beautifully, and according to myContinue reading